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Miami Heat All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler says former NFL wideout Chad Johnson is his “favorite athlete of all-time.” Johnson was kind of like the Jimmy Butler of the NFL, except way more talented. Chad was cocky and used to talk a lot of trash, just like Jimmy does for the Heat: “He’s easily my […]

Miami Heat All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler was in Paris with Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade when the Chicago Bulls traded him to the Minnesota Timberwolves back in June 2017. Butler was “hurt” by the trade, but his pals Anthony and Wade were there for him and told him everything was going to be fine: […]

Life is pretty simple for Miami Heat All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler at the moment. Since the NBA is on lockdown and the CDC is telling everyone to stay inside and social distance, Butler is pretty much just drinking wine and working out these days. At least that’s what the Heat star told his good […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra met with Miami reporters through a conference call on Wednesday to provide an update on his team. Spoelstra said that Heat players have been training via Zoom. The two-time champion coach also said his guys are hungry to play basketball again, but he isn’t even thinking about the season […]

When Jae Crowder found out he was getting traded to the Miami Heat in the Andre Iguodala deal from the Memphis Grizzlies, one of his dreams finally came true. Crowder said he has always wanted to play for the Heat and city of Miami. “I’m just very happy to be a part of this organization […]

Miami Heat team president Pat Riley is still one of the best executives in the game today. Just last summer, he shocked the basketball world when acquired Jimmy Butler, successfully keeping his team relevant in the Eastern Conference in the process. This is exactly why it would not be surprising if Miami once again emerges […]

Apparently, Miami Heat star small forward Jimmy Butler doesn’t think white players can guard him. That’s at least what New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard JJ Redick and Heat sharpshooter Duncan Robinson claim. To recall, Butler and Redick were teammates on the Philadelphia 76ers last season, while Butler and Robinson are teammates this season in Miami: […]

The NBA is full of superstars and All-Star-caliber players, but many guys play an unsung role for their respective teams. Perhaps not a household name nor one filling the stat line every day, these players do the work without much attention or praise attached to their name. Here are 15 NBA players from the Eastern […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has become one of the most recognizable faces on the planet. With a whopping 45.7 million followers on Twitter and another 62.3 million on Instagram, his platform reaches far and wide. In this piece, we’ll take a look back at some of the most viral tweets that James has […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James wasn’t much of a shooter when he first came into the NBA in 2003. No doubt the 6-foot-8 forward was a freak of nature and possessed all the tools to become a superstar for years to come. As perfect as James’ game is, there’s always been a slight chink […]

Ray Allen is recognized as one of the greatest shooters the league has ever seen. There are plenty of highlights in his Hall of Fame career, but the most memorable of those came in Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals that helped the Miami Heat wrangle the championship away from the San Antonio Spurs. […]

Miami Heat icon Udonis Haslem is hoping the 2019-20 NBA season can be salvaged at some point. The Heat legend says he’s not thinking about retirement because he wants the season to resume once the coronavirus dies down: “Yeah, I mean, everybody, obviously, it comes to mind,” Udonis Haslem said during a conference call on […]

Miami Heat big man Meyers Leonard and his wife Elle have given out their phone numbers to fans. With the NBA on lockdown, the Leonard’s are apparently looking for people to talk to. https://www.instagram.com/p/B-QIvb2DZ1K/ Heat fans, this is your one chance to chat with Meyers Leonard and his wife. Don’t miss out on it. Before […]

Miami Heat fans hoping for a Dwyane Wade return in the future shouldn’t get their hopes up. Wade is enjoying retirement with his family, and the Heat legend says his body feels great now that he’s not playing in the NBA anymore. “I’m loving basketball right now,” Dwyane Wade said on IG Live. “I’m loving […]

Aside from being the best basketball player on the planet, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is also beloved worldwide for his philanthropy off the court. The NBA’s premier superstar has been blessed to amass enormous wealth throughout his 17-year pro career. Per Forbes, James is set to make $92.4 million this season alone from […]

Being one of the best players in the NBA today, one narrative that has unfortunately hounded Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James for pretty much majority of his career is his alleged (over) influence on his teams’ front offices, including his stop with the Miami Heat. During his time with the Heat — especially before […]

The coronavirus pandemic has had an impact on American life, from sports to education to the economy and everything in between. Of course, the NBA community has been directly impacted, with players from multiple teams contracting the virus over the course of the past few weeks. Many players and coaches have taken to social media, […]

The average NBA salary went up half a million to $7.2 million at the beginning of the season. The Association’s highest-salaried player, Stephen Curry, is making $40.2 million this season, which is up from $37.5 million, the highest salary for the previous season. It remains to be seen how player salaries will be impacted after […]

Miami Heat All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler has an insane work ethic, so it shouldn’t surprise anyone that the new franchise star in South Beach is training hard during the NBA suspension. Staying inside is very important during the coronavirus pandemic. Butler, who is fortunate enough to live in beautiful Miami, is showing NBA fans […]

If the NBA season is truly over, barring any decisions about the rest of the regular season and playoffs, then second-year Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson had a heckuva sophomore campaign in 2019-20, averaging 10.0 more points than his debut season last year. More than anything in leaving your mark on the Association is what […]

Miami Heat big man Meyers Leonard is taking the coronavirus pandemic very seriously. The Heat’s stretch power forward apparently has a 7-foot hazmat suit to deal with the coronavirus. Take a look: Hazmat Suit ✅ Social Distancing ✅ Accidental Ending… ✅ 😂😂🔨 @elleleonard pic.twitter.com/cKpwOXSY9s — Meyers Leonard (@MeyersLeonard) March 20, 2020 Leonard and his wife […]

In his recent Instagram Live video, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James relived some of his best memories during his time with the Miami Heat. One of which included a post-practice tradition he never missed — visiting his wife Savannah’s juice bar. What LeBron did after every Miami Heat practice? Visit his wife's juice bar. […]

LeBron James took to answering some questions from fans during his first Instagram Live session. The Los Angeles Lakers star tackled a bevy of subjects, from his time with the Miami Heat to Drake’s new album to the biggest thing he learned from close friend Dwyane Wade. Wade retired after last season but spent his […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James recently went on Instagram Live to do an impromptu Q&A in the midst of the current NBA hiatus. Interestingly, one of the things he talked about was the epic Eastern Conference Finals between his Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics back in 2012. After taking a 2-0 series lead, […]

The NBA’s coronavirus suspension is allowing NBA players to be with their families more. Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic is taking full advantage of his free time, while also representing his awesome nickname off the court. Dragic’s nickname is “The Dragon,” so of course, the Heat guard was reading dragon books to his children: […]

During his illustrious NBA career, Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade had to guard a lot of special players. However, Kobe Bryant, Baron Davis and Richard “Rip” Hamilton were the three toughest for Flash: Kobe/Baron Davis/Rip Hamilton https://t.co/OD000mC4Pc — DWade (@DwyaneWade) March 17, 2020 Wade and Davis used to have a lot of battles when Davis […]

Amid the coronavirus pandemic that is taking hold of both the country and the world, many people have been left without jobs as companies shut down due to safety concerns. With COVID-19 affecting the sports industry especially hard, the Miami Heat are committed to doing what they can to help those in need. The team […]

Miami Heat rookie Tyler Herro isn’t letting social distancing stop him from shooting his shot. On Tuesday, Herro hit up Instagram model and fitness influencer Katya Elise Henry with a simple message: @katyaelisehenry wyd — Tyler Herro (@raf_tyler) March 18, 2020 Henry, who has amassed over seven million followers on Instagram and is also Kyle […]

Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade was actually enjoying watching the Houston Rockets’ super-small-ball lineup this season. The Rockets traded center Clint Capela to the Atlanta Hawks in a four-team deal that landed them Robert Covington. According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Houston general manager Daryl Morey pulled the trigger on the Capela deal to maximize star point guard […]

Before the NBA suspended the 2019-20 season, Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade was enjoying watching rookies Ja Morant, Zion Williamson and Coby White play. The Heat icon believes the future of the NBA is in good hands with these three youngsters leading the way: The obvious ones are Ja and Zion. But i also loved […]

In light of ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, former Miami Heat big man Chris Bosh is suggesting that the general public recite a new variant of the traditional 20-second hand-washing routine — one that harks back to Miami’s victory over the Spurs in Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals. Most hoops fans will […]

Miami Heat veteran point guard Goran Dragic had been the starter in each of his first three years in South Beach. While injuries limited Dragic to 36 games last season, he still started in 22 of those contests. With that said, Dragic was a little hesitant when it became clear he would come off the […]

The suspension of the 2019-20 NBA regular season could mark a slightly premature end to the career of future Hall-of-Famer Vince Carter,But the halted campaign in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak could also mean the end for another NBA’s elder statesman: Miami Heat stalwart and three-time champion Udonis Haslem, writes Ira Winderman of The […]

The Miami Heat appear prepared to offer veteran point guard Goran Dragic a one-year contract in the range of $19 million as Dragic prepares to hit the open market this summer. But is Dragic willing to play on yet another expiring contract? He said there were multiple considerations, but ultimately seems rather mum on the […]

The Miami Heat dangled are preparing to make an offer to veteran point guard Goran Dragic as he prepares for free agency this upcoming summer. Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald reported Dragic’s camp feel the Heat are preparing a huge one-year offer. They expected it to be somewhere in the range of $19 million. […]

The NBA is in the midst of an untimely suspension due to the coronavirus outbreak. This leaves its players with a lot of free time on their hands. Miami Heat big man Meyers Leonard seems like he isn’t having a tough time coping with the sudden stoppage of basketball. Watch the 7-footer going nuts on […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade says his financial advisor thought he had a gambling problem. Wade made a lot of money during his NBA career and through endorsements. However, he also channeled his inner Charles Barkley (sorry, Chuck) at times and lost a bunch of money as well. “There have been times where I wanted […]

Jae Crowder has only played 13 games with the Miami Heat, but the veteran small forward already feels at home. The Heat acquired Crowder from the Memphis Grizzlies in the Andre Iguodala trade. Crowder, who becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer, wants to re-sign with the Heat: “I really want to make this my […]

The NBA suspended its season as the threat of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to intensify. Much like the rest of the league, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James had some downtime on his hands to stay at home with his family. James, 35, used the break to reminisce about some of the good old […]